Montana State cornerbacks Jhase McMillan and Carson Williams before the Bobcats' game against Illinois State in the FCS national championship at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. MISSOULA — At least seven Montana State Bobcats, including three starters, have entered the NCAA transfer portal.

Both of MSU's starting corners and a backup who was essentially a third starter plan to play elsewhere next season.

Twin brothers Taco and Caden Dowler overcome injuries and lead their team to a historic FCS Championship after a 41-year title drought.

Montana State's fourth football national championship, a dramatic 35-34 overtime victory over Illinois State on Monday, culminated on a night of multiple firsts.

By way of a story, of course. Happy 2026 to you and yours. Stress eating an entire bag of harvest cheddar Sun chips and drinking a Cherry Coke-style Poppi in the parking lot of my local Aldi, in case you would like a window into where I’m at.